encamp
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ɪnˈkæmp/
KK: /ɪnˈkæmp/
intransitive verb
Definition
To set up a temporary place to live, usually outdoors, often for a short period of time.
Example
We decided to encamp by the river for the weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: encamped
Past Participle: encamped
Conversation
Are you excited about our trip to the mountains?
Definitely! I can't wait to encamp by the lake.
It'll be so peaceful out there, just us and nature.
Exactly! I love the idea of waking up to the sound of birds.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
camp
settle
lodge
Antonyms
disperse
leave
depart
transitive verb
Definition
To set up a camp or provide a place for people to stay temporarily, usually outdoors.
Example
The organization decided to encamp the volunteers near the river for the weekend.
Tense Forms
Past: encamped
Past Participle: encamped
Conversation
Did you hear about the new project where they will encamp workers near the fields?
Yeah, I read about that! It sounds interesting but a bit unusual.
I wonder how they will manage everything if they encamp so many people there.
Root Explanation
Encamp → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "camp" (from Old French *camp*, meaning a field or open area). The word "encamp" means to cause to be in a camp or to set up a temporary shelter in a field.
Memory Tip
Think of 'causing to be in' a 'field' or 'open area' — that's why encamp means to set up a camp.
Visually Confused Words
decamp
enam
camp